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26 Phonebox Magazine | October 2024Olney Archaeological SocietyTue 1st, Olney Centre and Zoom, 10am12pm%u2018A Date with the Cerne Abbas Giant with Uffington and Wilmington%u2019 %u2013 a talk by Dr Martin Papworth, archaeologist for the National Trust for 37 years. Remote lecturer. Visitors welcome at The Olney Centre: %u00a34. Tea, coffee, biscuits included. More details: www.mkheritage.org.uk/oas.Newport Pagnell Probus ClubTue 1st, Swan Revived Hotel, 12.15pmPopular club hosts a lunch and a talk. This month: Steve Dimmer %u2018Luvely Jubbley %u2013 Only Fools and Horses%u2019. More details or to visit: John Brimley 01908 605378, johnbrimley37@btinternet.com; Neil Beeton, 01908 914771, neilbeeton@sky.com.Olney WIWed 2nd, Olney Centre, 7.30pm%u2018The Great Train Robbery: I Was There%u2019 %u2013 a talk by John Flewin. Visitors welcome: %u00a35. More details: Janet Smith 07711 505864.Three Hares GalleryWed 2nd-Tue 29th, Cowper & Newton Museum, Olney, 11am-4.30pmA new exhibition in the gallery called %u2018Illusion%u2019 by local artist Kelly Redman. Her fi rst Olney exhibition which features intricate portraits in charcoal, oils and watercolours. Tu e s d a y s t o S a t u r d a y s throughout October. Gallery entry is free. More details: www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.org.uk. Olney Senior Citizens ClubFri 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, Olney Centre, 2-4pmPopular social club%u2019s regular meetings include in October: Whist and Chat (4th), Bingo (11th), Return of the Ukuleles (18th) and Scotland%u2019s Royal Rogues (25th).Bedford Art Society MeetingFri 4th, Putnoe Heights Church, Bedford, 7.15pmA n n e - M a r i e A b b a te, AG M , demonstration and workshop of Mixed Media Art. More details: Jean Paterson 01234 307210; www.bedsartsociety.co.uk.Memory ClubFri 4th, Olney Church Hall, High Street South, Olney, 1.30-3pmAll are welcome to meet for a chat over tea/coff ee and biscuits, followed by a talk by guest speaker Joanna Steer, sharing her experiences of working with the deaf and hard of hearing and perhaps challenging attitudes to those with hearing diffi culties. Hangout HubFri 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th Olney Centre, 5.30-7.30pmPopular club for children aged 7 to 11. Meet friends, do some homework and play games. All welcome. Coff ee morningsSat 5th and Sat 19th, Baptist Church, Market Place, Olney, 10-11.30amPop in for coffee and a piece of cake in friendly surroundings %u2013 they would love to see you. Donations in aid of Olney is Kind.Yardley ArtsThe Old School Hall, The Square, Yardley Hastings NN7 1EUSat 5th (2-4pm) Saturday Art Club for Children; Fri 11th (10am-2pm) The Diary: October Fused glass lanterns; Sat 12th26th (am/pm/all day) Life drawing; Mon 14th (1-5pm) Watercolour painting; Mon 21st-22nd (10am1pm) Landscape acrylics. More details: www.YardleyArts.org.Love To MoveMon 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th / Tue 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, Portfields Community Centre, Newport Pagnell, 11am-12.30pm / 11.30am-1pmWeekly seated movement class that is age and dementia friendly. There is physical, cognitive and emotional benefi ts in moving and having fun. Entry: %u00a34 single, %u00a37 couple, includes refreshments. More details: Sue 07768 282010, chases403@gmail.com.Folio TalkMon 7th, Olney Centre Room 4, 7pm%u2018Murder and Mayhem%u2019 with local crime fiction author Jane Isaac. Tickets include refreshments: %u00a36 in advance from www.ticketsource.co.uk/folio or 0333 666 3366. Olney Bridge ClubMon 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, Olney Centre, 6.45pmFriendly club affi liated to the EBU which plays duplicate bridge every Monday evening apart from Bank Holidays. New members welcome. More details: John Claydon 01234 713045.Open Film SocietyWed 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, OU Berrill Theatre, Milton KeynesWide variety of fi lms from around the world including Italy, France, Japan and Finland plus silent movies. Membership: %u00a389 a year, guest tickets %u00a38. More details: j.p.twomey@open.ac.uk.Cameo (Come And Meet Each Other)Wed 9th, Baptist Church, Market Place, Olney, 2-4pmGuest speaker is local journalist and author Tom Johnston, talking about his life as a motoring writer. Lots of chat, fun, table games and a delicious tea. All welcome. More details: Chris James 07970 973226; Christine Chatt 07786 658767.The Arts Society North BucksThu 10th, Lovat Hall, Newport Pagnell, 11amSpeaker James Bolton talks about %u2018Vita Sackville-West and Sissinghurst%u2019 and the extraordinary garden she created. Coffee from 10.15am, lecture at 11am. More details: www.theartssociety.org/events.Monthly brain teaser quizThu 10th, Two Brewers, High Street, Olney, 8pmTest your general knowledge with this fun quiz. More details: 01234 711393, www.twobrewersolney.co.uk.The Big Sing for Willen!Sat 12th, United Reformed Church, Newport Pagnell, 7.30pmConcert by the popular Newport Pagnell Singers. Tickets; %u00a312 (child %u00a35) from Cambourne Travel. All proceeds go to Willen Hospice. Ukraine Supporters EveningSat 12th, All Saints Church, Emberton, 7pmChat with donators, drivers and volunteers and learn about how support groups in the UK can help Georgian Dancers of Amazing GraceDO YOU WANT SOME GENTLE EXERCISE WITH A SPECIAL INTEREST?COME TO A FREE TASTER EVENING. HAVE A GO AT 18TH CENTURY DANCINGLive music ~ No partner needed ~ Enhance your health ~~ No experience necessary ~ EnjoyFriday 25th October 7 ~ 8.30pmat The Olney Centre, MK46 4EFContact us ~ email: walkerrd@sky.com or call 07718 371554Find us at www.cowperandnewtonmuseum.orq.uk/support-us/georgian-dancersSUPPORTING THEAdapted from the original TV series by Richard Curtis and Paul Mayhew-Archer.With kind permission of Tiger Aspect Productions and Comic Relief.Cast Photography: Kevin Viney12TH %u2013 16TH NOVEMBER 2024STANTONBURY THEATRE, MILTON KEYNESA fourth set of adventures with the lovable residents of Dibley, from the esteemed MKTOC...BOX OFFICE: STANTONBURYTHEATRE.CO.UKCALL: 01908 324466 (OPTION 2) | INFO: MKTOC.CO.UK